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Sweeping out the old, in with the new!!!!

December 31, 2009 / / 1 Comment

Hey folks,

As I watched the rain pelting down in Port-of-Spain, as 2009 slowly draws to a close, I began to think about all the wonderful and not so wonderful things that have come out in the past year.  In a tough economic climate, I had to be very selective about the products that I purchased.  I cut down A LOT on my spending on makeup, haircare and bodycare.  So here are the things that survived the cut in 2009 and that I thought were great products.

  • Maybelline Lash Stiletto
  • M.A.C. Mineralized Eye Shadow in Cinderfella (They did a really great job at this formula, it’s perfect for a festive Old Year’s/New Year’s fete!)
  • M.A.C. Greasepaint Paintstick
  • Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Uber
  • NARS Blush in Crazed
  • Kinky Curly Come Clean
  • Qhemet Biologics Amla & Olive Heavy Cream
  • Oyin Handmade Burnt Sugar Pomade
  • And all that purple that reigned!!! (Seriously, I have an all purple wardrobe complete with matching makeup and nail colour!)
  • All of Zoya’s MatteVelvet polishes

So my list is kinda short, but I’ll fix that in 2010!!!! I definitely hope that I could branch out even more and discover more brands especially natural/organic ones!

So what made your list in 2009??? What do you hope the companies come out with in 2010?

Have a great Old Year’s, fete hard but be safe!!!

LOTD: Holiday Festive

December 22, 2009 / / 0 Comments

Hi ladies!!!

So the holiday season is now in full swing and  I am sure that many of you are very busy shopping, partying, fete-in’ and parang-in’!! So here is a simple, festive holiday makeup look.

Not too bright, but there is a pop of burgundy colour.  Bright burgundy can s be difficult to wear as it can make you look ill, but adding some neutrals make this very wearable.  This can be worn in the daytime and intensified for night as well…Hope you enjoy!

Tools

  • TFSI
  • OCC Loose Colour in Auric (light yellow gold)
  • Paula Dorf Eye Colour Gimmers in Wild Fire (midtone burgundy) (good substitue: M.A.C. eyeshadow in Cranberry)
  • M.A.C. MES in Illusionary/Burning Ambition (shimmery chocolate side)
  • Maybelline Lash Stiletto Voluptuous Mascara in Very Black
  • M.A.C. Kohl Power Eye Pencil in Raven (blackened reddish brown)
  • Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink
  • M.A.C. brushes in # 224, 227, 266

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Upcoming M.A.C. Collection: Studio Fix Lash

December 21, 2009 / / 0 Comments

In The Studio

This is the last of the collections debuting on Dec 26.  This one is not a colour collection like the previously ones and it focuses on tools to complete the neutral looks.  It’s slated for a January 2010 release internationally.

“Dramatic, daring Lashes have been a chic and urbane part of the modern Artist’s persona since Edie and friends made it all happen Downtown, on block-print canvas or grainy 16-millimeter film. Multi-media, counter-culture, the ultimate cool. In The Studio is the epitome of the look updated, featuring new Studio Fix Lash in Black Fix or Studio Brown, with the latest thermoplastic synth-rubber moulded brush, designed to kill clump as it separates lashes. The perfect complement? Studio Fix Powder, a powder and foundation-in-one, combining complete coverage with ease of application, goes on dry with a matte, velvety texture. Silica keeps the matte flat and absorbs oil, and talc smooths it out. Go for the bold stroke, as they do In The Studio.”

Studio Fix Lash – Black Fix [Black], Studio Brown [Brown] $13.00USD
Studio Fix Powder $26.00USD/$31.00CAD
This collection is available on Dec 26 at M.A.C. stores and counters in North America and online right now at maccosmetics.com

All info courtesy of Specktra.net

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Upcoming M.A.C. collection: Warm & Cozy Colour Collection

December 21, 2009 / / 0 Comments

This is the second holiday collection that is coming out on December 26th in North America. There are actually quite a few repromotes and permanent colours in this collection including 2N and 3N lipglasses that came out a few years ago with the very popular N/Naked collection.  Another very neutral collection that I am going to probably skip.  There seems to be some amazing stuff coming out in 2010 that I am going to wait on.  Meanwhile, enjoy….

Lipsticks $14 USD

  • Spiced Tea – Warm bronzed brown (Glaze) (LE)
  • Warm Me Up – Creamy mid tone neutral pink (Amplified Cream) (LE)
  • Siss – Muted golden beige (Satin) (Repromote)

Lipglass $14

  • 2N – Creamy neutral yellow pink (Cream) (Repromote from N Collection)
  • Feeling Dreamy – Pale neutral pink with pink pearlized pigments (Frost) (LE)
  • 3N – Neutral brown with gold and pink pearlized pigments (Frost) (Repromote)
  • Light That Fire! – Mid tone burnt coral with pearlized pigments (Frost) (LE)

Eye Shadows $14.50

  • Chamomile – Creamy pale yellow (Satin) (LE)
  • Modelette – Young, natural peach (Satin) (Repromote from Tempt Me Quad from Tempt Me Tease Me Collection)
  • Milled Cider – Dark warm brown (Satin) (LE)
  • Embark – Intense reddish brown (Matte) (Permanent)

Shadestick $16.50

  • Nurture – Frosted pale neutral peach beige (LE)
  • Relaxed – Frosted dark chocolate brown (LE)
  • Cuddle – Frosted light golden yellow (LE)
  • Warm & Cozy – Frosted burnt amber with red and gold pearlized pigments (LE)

Mineralized Skin Finish $27

  • Comfort – Golden bronze (LE)
  • By Candlelight – Golden pink (LE)

Nail Lacquer $12

  • Blissed Out – Creamy light nude (Cream) (LE)
  • Dim the Lights – Creamy warm dark chocolate (Cream) (LE)

Mineralize Face + Body Lotion $29.50(Permanent)

This gentle non-sensitive, rich moisurizing lotion can be used on the face and body and is free of fragrance and colour

Care Blends Essential Oils $19.50(MAC Store Permanent)

  • Sweet Orange + lavendar – This nourishing oil leaves skin feeling energized and moisturized with the look of a healthy glow
  • Grapefruit + Chamomile – This oil will help soothe, calm and clarify the skin with a soothing aroma

Tinted Lip Conditioner $14.50

  • Close For Comfort – Pinkish brown (LE)
  • Feelin’ Good – Light neutral beige (LE)

Lip conditioner Tube $13.50

  • Clear (Permanent)

This collection is available on Dec 26, but can be found right now at maccosmetics.com

All info courtesy Specktra.net

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Upcoming MAC Collection: Love Lace Colour Collection

December 21, 2009 / / 0 Comments

Here’s some information for one of the collections coming out this week.  It reminds me a lot of the Chill collection from Dec 2008.  It’s being released in stores and counters on Dec.26 in the US and in Jan 2010 internationally.   It seems to be very neutral, with a lot of basics, nudes, taupes with a touch of colour with the blues.  Good colours for an everyday, wintertime look or an evening smokey eye.

Lipsticks $14.00USD

* Pretty Please – Pale pink pearl (Lustre) (Permanent)
* Intricate – Frosted cool icy taupe (Frost) (LE)

Lipglass $14.00USD

* Icescape – Sheer pale pink with pink pearlized pigments (Frost) (Repromote) (LE)
* Utterly Discrete – Sheer frosted cool icy mauve (Frost) (LE)

Eye Shadows: $14.50USD

* Pincurl – Dusty white (Frost) (Repromote from Brunette Blonde Redhead) (LE)
* Hypnotizing – Frosted grey mauve (Frost) (LE)
* Love Lace – Frosted mid-tone grey-ish blue (Veluxe Pearl) (LE)
* Suave Intentions – Light frosted silver blue (Veluxe Pearl) (LE)

Eye Kohl Pencil $14.50USD

* Fascinating – Pure matte white (Permanent)

Kohl Power Eye Pencils $14.50USD

* Sense of Style – Blackened deep marine blue (LE)
* Raven – Intense red with black pearl (Repromote) (LE)
* Feline – Rich black (Repromote) (LE)

This collection is actually available now at maccosmetics.com

I see a backup of Feline and Sense of Style in my sights!

All info courtesy Specktra.net

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